Getting licensed to practice as a physician assistant in Connecticut means applying through the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Connecticut licensing and credentialing for you.
Official CT boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Connecticut Medical Examining Board websiteHow to get licensed in Connecticut
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, PANCE / NCCPA certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Connecticut issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Connecticut Medical Examining Board
The CT board sets Connecticut's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$0
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Connecticut Medical Examining Board. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~60 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Connecticut PA license
Once you're licensed, the Connecticut Medical Examining Board requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- Deadline
- Renews annually during the licensee's birth month (first expiration is the first birth month after issuance); 90-day grace period after expiration, after which reinstatement is required
- Renewal fee
- $155
- Continuing education (CE)
- Meet NCCPA mandatory CME (and any NCCPA exam/continued competency assessment) for maintaining certification, plus state-specific topics below
- At least 1 contact hour on prescribing controlled substances and pain management in the preceding 2 years
- 2 contact hours on screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression and grief, and suicide prevention - during the first renewal period and at least once every 6 years
- How to renew
- Online through Connecticut DPH eLicense (online renewal is required for PAs; renewal notices are sent by email only)Open the renewal portal
- NoteAttest to CE compliance at renewal; keep certificates for at least 3 years and submit within 45 days if requested
- NoteConfirm any late renewal fee with DPH
- NoteConnecticut controlled substance registration (Dept. of Consumer Protection) and DEA renew separately
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Connecticut Medical Examining Board. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesCT DPH - Health Care Practitioner Renewal InformationConn. Gen. Stat. Chapter 370, Sec. 20-12j - PA license renewal; continuing education
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Physician Assistant credentialing & payer enrollment in Connecticut
A Connecticut license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Connecticut license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Connecticut license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Connecticut. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Connecticut Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Connecticut licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Connecticut license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Connecticut Medical Examining Board. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Connecticut application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Connecticut physician assistant licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get a PA license in Connecticut?
Most Connecticut physician assistant applications take about 60 days once the Connecticut Medical Examining Board has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses physician assistants in Connecticut?
Physician assistants in Connecticut are licensed by the Connecticut Medical Examining Board, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Connecticut physician assistant application fee?
As an estimate, the Connecticut physician assistant application fee is around $0. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Connecticut Medical Examining Board before you apply.
How do I renew my Connecticut PA license?
In Connecticut, renewals are filed with the Connecticut Medical Examining Board. How to renew: Online through Connecticut DPH eLicense (online renewal is required for PAs; renewal notices are sent by email only). Renewal cycle: Every year. Deadline: Renews annually during the licensee's birth month (first expiration is the first birth month after issuance); 90-day grace period after expiration, after which reinstatement is required. Renewal fee: $155. Continuing education: Meet NCCPA mandatory CME (and any NCCPA exam/continued competency assessment) for maintaining certification, plus state-specific topics below. Required topics include At least 1 contact hour on prescribing controlled substances and pain management in the preceding 2 years; 2 contact hours on screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression and grief, and suicide prevention - during the first renewal period and at least once every 6 years. This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How do I look up or verify a Connecticut physician assistant license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Connecticut Medical Examining Board's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does physician assistant credentialing involve in Connecticut?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Connecticut that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Connecticut Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Connecticut license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Connecticut — including by telehealth — you typically need a Connecticut license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Connecticut physician assistant licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Connecticut license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Connecticut application and payer enrollment end to end.